Tag Archives: Investor

Financial Projections Modeling

Developing financial projections can seem like a monumental challenge, especially for emerging businesses that have little track record. After all, if you are operating at a loss with $0 revenue, how can you project a future state in which you have millions in revenue and are operating profitably? While financial modeling can be an inexact science, it can be incredibly helpful in pushing you to think about the future state of your business. Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, Strategy & Trends by David Capece | Monday, May 2nd, 2011 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

2010 Best Global Brands – The Stock Market & Risk

Interbrand released its 2010 Best Global Brands report this week (brand report highlights). This is the 12th year that the report has been published, and we’ve often wondered if there are deeper insights that can be garnered from this report. We’ve analyzed the past 12 years of data with a specific eye to the following questions:

1. Do changes in brand value predict changes in stock value, or merely reflect information that is already priced in?
2. Do the brands with the strongest momentum hold up in recessions?
3. Can the report provide insight into the broader market? Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, Market Trends by David Capece | Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Top 5 Tips for Socially Responsible Investing

“Many socially responsible investors are under the impression that there needs to be a tradeoff between social impact and financial returns. We believe it’s possible to have both and tradeoff is not always necessary,” said Josh Cohen, managing partner at the VC… Continue reading →

Posted in Social Impact by David Capece | Monday, January 11th, 2010 | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Guide to Startup Funding

It takes courage, vision, and commitment to become a successful entrepreneur. It also helps to have access to money as you grow your business from an idea to a successful company. We share the basics on fundraising and provide a … Continue reading →

Posted in Startups & Innovation by Ethan Lyon | Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

In the News: $43 Million Investment in Gilt Groupe

General Atlantic and Matrix Partners have invested $43 million in the Gilt Groupe, on the premise of making luxury and designer goods more affordable. Since launching in November 2007, Gilt has membership has grown to 1.3 million registered users in the US, along with 200,000 in their fifth month in Japan. Continue reading →

Posted in Market Trends, Startups & Innovation by David Capece | Friday, August 14th, 2009 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Rising Trend of Social Venture Capital

As venture capital continues to support cause-driven companies, entrepreneurs have an opportunity to be profitable and create long-term sustainability. Where at one time cause-driven businesses found it challenging to find investment, if the trend continues, social entrepreneurship will take center-stage and potentially be the gold standard of the investing world. Continue reading →

Posted in Market Trends by Ethan Lyon | Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Alternative to Debt: Equity Financing Pros

If you are smooth-sailing company, with the wind behind your cashflows, you have control over where you’re going. But, if you don’t have the wind on your side, you’re going to need the help of someone else. If you’re in a less predictable business with higher growth curves, you might want to consider the alternative, equity financing. Let’s discuss equity financing pros. Continue reading →

Posted in Social Impact by David Capece | Friday, March 20th, 2009 | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Investments with Wings

In today’s business environment, we need someone to look after us. Bad things are happening everywhere. And the climate is volatile–with winds that can knock down the Dow 381 points one day and up 379 another day. The future is uncertain and no one has a crystal ball. But angels can be your guardian–to guide you, through funding and real-world experience–to make your business future more secure. Continue reading →

Posted in Startups & Innovation by David Capece | Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Rising Above the Crowd

Venture capital firms may see hundreds of presentations before selecting only a few to invest in. There are several key components to a powerful, yet comprehensive presentation. We’ve composed a list of key elements that will help you deliver your message with maximum impact. Continue reading →

Posted in Social Impact by David Capece | Friday, March 6th, 2009 | Tagged , , | 2 Comments